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Medical Waste Management Plan ' A the container. These containers are picked up by Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI) medical waste hauler for transport to an approved incine?ation facility on a scheduled basis. See Pharmacy Department Policy/Procedure: "Toxic Waste Management." "Cancer Chemotherapy Agents: Safe Handling And Preparation." Pathology Waste All pathology waste will be separated from other medical waste and hazardous wastes (such as fixatives). Waste will be placed in a red bag and deposited into a specially marked secondary container labeled with the words "Pathology Waste" or 'PATH." The container will be stored in the Histology Laboratory until pick-up by BFI medical waste hauler for transport to an approved incineration facility. Unfixed specimens deemed waste shall not be stored for more than 14 days at a temperature above 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Placentas from Obstetrics are stored in the Pathology refrigerator for up top 48 hours when requested by a physician. All other placentas are disposed of as medical waste. See Pathology & Clinical Laboratories Department Policy/Procedure: "Necropsy (Autopsy) & Surgical Pathology Safety." Medical Waste Storage Methods: All medical waste will be collected and stored in the Biohazardous Waste Storage Area until treated by Housekeeping personnel. All biohazardous waste shall be stored, handled, or transported in containers that are leak resistant, have tight fitting covers, and are kept clean and in good repair. This area shall be marked with warning signs saying in English: "CAUTION-BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE AREA - UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS KEEP OUT" and in Spanish: "CUIDADO - ZONE RESIDUOUS-BIOLOGICOS PELIGROSOS - PROHIBIDA LA ENTRADA A PERSONAS NO AUTORIZADAS" Biohazard bags and filled sharps containers shall not be stored for more than 7 days at a temperature above 32 degrees Fahrenheit. This 7 day period begins when any waste has been placed in the bag or container for storage purposes. All reusable rigid containers that are used for accumulation, transportation and storage of medical waste shall be washed and decontaminated every time they are emptied, unless the container surfaces have been completely protected from contamination by disposable liners or bags; containers shall be washed and decontaminated when they are visibly soiled. Surfaces are washed and decontaminated with a germicidal detergent solution of A-Phene; 0